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Know a Beginning Farmer Who Believes in Food Sovereignty? FFD is Seeking Nominations for the 2023 John Kinsman Prize!

Posted on September 18, 2023 by admin

Since 2011, Family Farm Defenders has distributed a total of $36,000 in grants to nearly 20 beginning farmers. The prize is named in honor of John Kinsman, one of the founders and longtime president of Family Farm Defenders who was … Continue reading →

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Farm Bill 101 ‘Zine

Posted on March 3, 2023 by admin

Looking for a primer on the 2023 Farm Bill debate? What is the Farm Bill? Why should you care? Which ideas should we support? Here is some help with that! Feel free to share far and wide – this is … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Realize the Farm Bill’s Transformative Potential

Posted on March 1, 2023 by admin

Despite the legislation’s relatively low profile, the Farm Bill deserves serious consideration from nearly everyone, including our politicians. By Anthony Pahnke, FFD vice president and Originally published by Common Dreams, 3/1/2023 When the Farm Bill appears for debate in Congress … Continue reading →

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Since agriculture is so important, why are we leaving its future up to a few powerful companies?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by admin

We can create a sustainable agriculture system if we set the rules to benefit all of us equitably and to protect the planet. After all, technology will not change the fact that we are part of nature. By: Patti Naylor, … Continue reading →

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YouTube Recording Available for the 2022 John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by admin

Thinks to the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ), you can listen to the full event here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv7wOAzgyeM

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